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Olympian Gwen Berry to the USOC: ‘Where’s My Apology?’

Olympian Gwen Berry to the USOC: ‘Where’s My Apology?’ Olympian Gwen Berry to the USOC: ‘Where’s My Apology?’

The US Olympic Committee is speaking out against racism. Gwen Berry, who raised her fist on the medal stand in 2018 and was punished, wants to see their words matched with deeds.

Jun 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Trump Is Using the Military to Hide His Weakness

Trump Is Using the Military to Hide His Weakness Trump Is Using the Military to Hide His Weakness

The president’s show of strength demonstrates the precariousness of his authority.

Jun 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

To the White People Who Keep Asking How to ‘Help’

To the White People Who Keep Asking How to ‘Help’ To the White People Who Keep Asking How to ‘Help’

Spare me the sympathy. It’s outrage that matters.

Jun 3, 2020 / Elie Mystal

D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington

D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington

The president says he is determined to “dominate” Washington with military might. Democrats must rise to D.C.’s defense.

Jun 3, 2020 / John Nichols

Students take part in a “youth strike to act on climate change” in France in March 2019.

Just Like Covid-19, Racial Justice Is a Climate Story Just Like Covid-19, Racial Justice Is a Climate Story

And Joe Biden’s possible endorsement of a Green New Deal is a good way to tell it.

Jun 3, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard

Injustice

Injustice Injustice

Black Lives Matter, always. (Additional artwork provided by Miguel Hernández)

Jun 3, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández

A woman holds the leg of an officer arresting her

Debt Relief for Tyrants Is a Terrible Idea Debt Relief for Tyrants Is a Terrible Idea

Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar want to cancel the debts of the world’s poorest countries. In some cases, that’s a big mistake.

Jun 3, 2020 / Helen C. Epstein

Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America

Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America

The author of Surviving Autocracy argues that ideals are needed to defeat Trumpism but they’re missing from the Democratic Party.

Jun 3, 2020 / Q&A / Stephanie deGooyer

Moses Sumney’s Songs of Freedom

Moses Sumney’s Songs of Freedom Moses Sumney’s Songs of Freedom

His immersive album græ explores the costs of personal and artistic autonomy.

Jun 3, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Kearse

A man, a woman and two children sit around a television.

Covid-19 Is Straining the Concept of the Family. Let’s Break It. Covid-19 Is Straining the Concept of the Family. Let’s Break It.

The care and love we extend to one another can no longer be confined to house-sized pockets.

Jun 3, 2020 / Sophie Lewis

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